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Old 09-13-2011, 07:55 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
You are so right jmen.

I have inspected some houses that that had their vinyl siding pressure washed and there was a lot of moisture under the siding after being washed. I removed the siding around a window and the water came pouring out because the water evidently got in around the top plate and eaves and then ran down inside the siding. The vapor barrier was totally saturated.

I think your recommendation is the only way to go.
New vinyl siding has weep holes to let the water run out, she did say her house was only 7 years old. Just sayin!!
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